stef shuster

Statement of Teaching Philosophy

My primary goal in the classroom is to inspire engaged learning. To that end, I aspire to
accomplish several objectives in every course that I teach: (1) establish an open space for critical dialogue in
the classroom; (2) make knowledge relevant; (3) encourage students' diverse learning styles; and (4) cultivate critical thinking skills.

Courses Taught*

Assistant Professor, Appalachian State University

Medical Sociology

Senior Capstone Seminar

The Sociological Perspective

Introduction to LGBTQ Studies

Lecturing Fellow, Duke University

Social Dimensions of Mental Illness

Qualitative Methods

Constructing Transgender Identities

Gender Diversities

Composing the Internship Experience with Social Media (on-line course)

Visiting Instructor, Cornell College

Gender Diversity

Instructor, The University of Iowa

Classical Social Theory

Gender and Society

Sexuality Studies

Social Inequalities (on-line course)

*I am always happy to share resources! Sample syllabi and class assignments are available upon request